Vinyl pressings
by Blancmange · 1982
Living On The Ceiling was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
25 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 9 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
BLANX 3 A // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 4Runout A: Machine stamped - Variant 1
BLANX 3 B // 4 ∇ 420 R 1 1 1 2Runout B: Machine stamped - Variant 1 & 2
BLANX 3 A // 2 ∇ 420 R 1 1 4Runout A: Machine stamped - Variant 2
BLANX 3 A // 2 ∇ 420 R 1 1 1 0Runout A: Machine stamped - Variant 3
BLANC 3 A // 1 ∇ 420 R ARUN 121 16Runout A-side, variant 1
BLANC 3 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 11 23Runout B-side, variant 1
BLANC 3 A//1▽420 R ARUN 121 15Runout A-side, variant 2
BLANC 3 B//1 ▽ 420 R 11 2URunout B-side, variant 2
BLANC 3 A // 1 ∇ 420 R ARUN 1 3 4Runout side A stamped & etched
BLANC 3 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 3 1 3Runout side B stamped
ZPMSC 10248Matrix label side A
ZPMSC 10250Matrix label side B
BLANC 3 A-1 ARUN DAMONTSide A, etched
BLANC 3 B-2 DAMONTSide B, etched
ZPMSC 10248Side A label
ZPMSC 10250Side B label
BLANC 3 A // 1 ∇ 420 R ARUN 121 16Runout A: machine stamped, 'ARUN' is etched
BLANC 3 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 11 23Runout B: machine stamped
ZPMSC 10248Label A-side
ZPMSC 10250Label B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | London Records BLANC 3First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Australia | London Records BLANC 3First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | London Records LDS 202First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Germany | London Records 6.20179 AE / London Records 6.20 179First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | London Records 6.13662First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | London Records 6.13662First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Ireland | London Records BLANC 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | London Records 6198 657First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | New Zealand | London Records BLANC 3First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | South Africa | London Records TOS 1421First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | UK | London Records BLANX 3First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Island Records IL 7-99929First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Island Records IL 7-99929First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Island Records IL 7-99929First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Island Records IL 7-99929First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | UK | London Records LMS552127012", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | London Records LMS552133612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | London Records 810 108-77" | 7" |
31 vinyl pressings of Living On The Ceiling are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1982 and 2020.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is London Records BLANX 3, released October 1982.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLANX 3, BLANC 3, BLADJ 3, IL 7-99929) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLANX 3 A // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 4 and BLANX 3 B // 4 ∇ 420 R 1 1 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
